Idaho Soil Conservation
Commission

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Resource Conservation and Rangeland
Development Loan Program (RCRDP)

Loan Application Process, Printer-friendly version

RCRDP Loan Policy

Thank you for your interest in the Idaho Soil Conservation Commission’s Resource Conservation and Rangeland Development loan program. General information about the loan program is found on the loan fact sheet. In order to make the loan application process as easy as possible, all the forms you need to complete are on this website. Please note that:

• Applications will not be considered for those projects already in place or to refinance debt of a project.
• Please note that every application begins with your local Conservation District. The District’s Board must review and prioritize your application before it is submitted to the Idaho Soil Conservation Commission for review.
• All loan application documents must be received in the Commission’s Boise office at least four (4) weeks prior to a regularly-scheduled Commission meeting. Click here for the 2009 calendar highlighting due dates.

The following documents must be submitted along with your completed RCRDP loan application:

RCRDP Loan Application (Updated April 2009)

District Ranking form

Signed Conservation Plan - If you don’t have a current Conservation Plan, you may start the planning process with the IdahoOne Plan Conservation Planner web application, or contact your local NRCS Office. They will assist you with a Conservation Plan and complete the NRCS Release Form. Your local soil Conservation District can also assist you in completing these forms.

Conservation Data Sheet - This is a summary of the natural resources impact your project will have. Your local District Conservationist or other NRCS technical assistance personnel will likely complete this form. It is included in this packet for your use.

Signed Balance Sheet - This document details your finances, and is included in this packet.

Income Tax Records - The last three years of Federal tax returns filed, including Federal Form 1040 and Schedule F (if applicable) are required. State taxes do not need to be submitted.

Photocopy of your valid Driver's License (photo and text must be legible) or other government-issued photo ID

NOTE: If your actual project costs are significantly higher than the estimated bid, you may request additional funds by completing and submitting this form: Request for Additional Funds

If you have additional questions, please telephone or e-mail:

Idaho Soil Conservation Commission
Resource Conservation & Rangeland Development Program
David Saxey or Carol Youtz
dave.saxey@agri.idaho.gov
carol.youtz@agri.idaho.gov
Phone: 208-332-8650
Fax: 208-334-2386